Factors associated with local herb use during pregnancy and labor among women in Kigoma region, Tanzania, 2014–2016

Factors associated with local herb use during pregnancy and labor among women in Kigoma region, Tanzania, 2014–2016

Abstract Background Despite research suggesting an association between certain herb use during pregnancy and delivery and postnatal complications, herbs are still commonly used among pregnant women in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). This study examines the factors and characteristics of women using local h...

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Main Authors: R. Fukunaga, D. Morof, C. Blanton, A. Ruiz, G. Maro, F. Serbanescu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Maternal health
Local herb use
Adverse pregnancy outcomes
Prevalence
Population-based survey
Kigoma, Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-2735-3

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